The Grand Parade is a family-friendly fundraiser walk that helps support local charities who provide essential care and service for aging Canadians. Team up, walk, and fundraise with us on Saturday, September 21, 2024!
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CONTACT Community Services is honoured to support local seniors through free programming, volunteer opportunities and urgent support.
Community Sponsors
Alliston (CONTACT Community Services) is super grateful for our fantastic 2024 sponsors! View all sponsors >
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Teams
Walkers
#
Team Name
Captain
Members
Raised
1
Whistlin Dixon’s
Jennie Dixon
2
125.00
2
The Blue Runners
JUSTE SONGAILAITE
1
50.00
3
The Clothes Line Thrifter's Take 2
Jackie Curd
4
50.00
4
SoleMates
Brenda Pufek
1
5
Silver Crest Construction
Kathy Publow
1
6
Housing Heros
Krystal Galbraith
3
7
Leaders Of The Pack
Linda Laviola
1
8
SuperMoms
Emily McIntosh
1
9
Solemates
Ruth Schultz
1
10
CONTACT YOUR COUNCILLOR
Marc Biss
1
11
Paulusma's Greenhouses
Anna Paulusma
1
12
The Contact Lens
Brenda Pufek
1
13
The Book Was Better
Glenda Newbatt
2
#
Name
Team Name
Donors
Raised
1
Jennie Dixon
Whistlin Dixon’s
4
125.00
2
JUSTE SONGAILAITE
The Blue Runners
1
50.00
3
Jackie Curd
The Clothes Line Thrifter's Take 2
1
50.00
4
Brenda Pufek
SoleMates
5
Kathy Publow
Silver Crest Construction
6
Jack Fagan
The Clothes Line Thrifter's Take 2
7
Glenda Newbatt
The Book Was Better
8
Emily Nakeff
The Book Was Better
9
Sam Bertuzzi
Housing Heros
10
Carey Paulusma
The Clothes Line Thrifter's Take 2
11
Steven Zahari
The Clothes Line Thrifter's Take 2
12
Muhammad Ilyas Bashir
13
Marty Dixon
Whistlin Dixon’s
14
Dawn Noftall
Housing Heros
15
Krystal Galbraith
Housing Heros
16
Linda Laviola
Leaders Of The Pack
17
Emily McIntosh
SuperMoms
18
Ruth Schultz
Solemates
19
Marc Biss
CONTACT YOUR COUNCILLOR
20
Anna Paulusma
Paulusma's Greenhouses
21
Brenda Pufek
The Contact Lens
22
Daiana Kostova
About CONTACT Community Services
At CONTACT Community Services, we know that seniors are the heart of this community. They hold our history, our memories and help to shape our future generations.
Over the last few years, a light has shone on the struggles that many seniors in our community face. The high cost of living, isolation, loneliness and loss have been brought to the forefront with an eye opening and startling realization.
CONTACT Community Services has a plan. We are helping, but the need is greater than what we can do alone.
With your support of The Grand Parade, we can assist our seniors through financial crisis, transportation supports, free community programs and learning seminars. Together, we can make a seniors' life brighter, happier and more inclusive.
Not able to join us at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
Route Distances: We have a great route where you can walk 2.5 km or 5 km with us.
Rest Stop: There will be one rest stop with yummy snacks and drinks.
Signage: The route will be well-signed with our bold burgundy TGP signs.
Route Support: Route marshals and rest stop hosts will provide support along the route.
Walkers 12 and Under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at The Grand Parade except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >
Check-In
All walkers check-in personally at the event on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
T-shirts! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a TGP shirt as a thank you on Event Day, while supplies last.
There is no registration fee to participate in The Grand Parade, but most walkers raise $250-300 or more in support of their charity.
Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the TGP Head Office.
Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to The Grand Parade with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to TGP Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
Cash: You have 2 options:
1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
2. Write a cheque (made out to “The Grand Parade”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the TGP Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.